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Monday, April 30, 2012

i have just discovered instagram, yes later than the rest of the population, but i have been making up for lost time by snapping everything in my view. below are a couple of shots taken in the past 48 hours. for date night i wore my new off-white zara dress, scoop linen jacket, target red-tassle earrings, vintage gold necklace (worn as a bracelet), and all saints wedges.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

the phoenix collective hosted a great event last night at the saguaro hotel. several local designers, fashion/lifestyle bloggers, boutique owners and stylists alike were all there and i was so happy to be included in the festivities. i met some amazing bloggers that i hope to work with in the next coming months. below is a snapshot i took during the discussions, i wore silk pants by elizabeth and james, my oui/non belt from asos, a forever 21 body suit and derek lam bag.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

my fascination with all things frank lloyd wright hit a high note this morning. i finally made it up to a tour of taliesin west (welsh for 'shining brow'). i have always had a fascination with frank lloyd wright's work, and feel i share a kindred spirit with his aesthetic. i can happily say i have lived in three areas of the united states where he has had his most influential works, falling water, pennsylvania, oak park residence, chicago illinois, and finally taliesin west, nestled in scottsdale, arizona. taliesin west, frank lloyd wright's project created with the commission fees from fallingwater, was his winter home surrounded by 640 acres of land. a glorified 'camping' ground, he created the entire home out of the natural elements and used this space to experiment all of his ideas. i absolutely loved the tour, would recommend it, and vow to host a party at some point in my life there.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012

i'm looking for a new tote bag to carry all of my belongings - including my new best friend, mr. nikon. the neutral bag below has a great simple shape, perfect for running around snapping. the jury's still out, but this is a top contender.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

i'm big on swapping pieces from day to night and not changing an entire ensemble. i always think of paper dolls when i style certain outfits, i love the idea of taking one piece (ie. pair of jeans) and being able to mix-match tops and kicks.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

below are a couple of treasures recently added to my closet. i haven't walked into a guess for years-and was thrilled to find this rich blue blouse, the print is perfectly retro. at my favorite vintage store i found the airplanes and the large baubled necklace- love and can't wait to wear in the upcoming hot months. and finally, the most treasured of it all, a gorgeous heirloom gold necklace and matching earrings my father gifted to my mother years ago. the detail to these pieces is so remarkable and i will be cautiously rocking, until an older sister takes them from me.

First i wish to invite all of u!
many people asked me what should
to wear at our birthday party. Here my 10 TOP rules:
1. No DRESS-CODE!
But Get a LOOK!
2. Emphasizes your shape,
it’s a DISCO party,
it’s all about BODY LANGUAGE.
3. Go very LIGHT!
Leave home coat, scarf,
and bulky bags:
no LAYERS are admitted!
4. No wearing STOCKINGS!
Bare legs are more sexy and irresistible.
Spray on AIRBRUSH LEGS and you will get
silky and smooth skin in an instant.
5. Of course you can wear BLACK,
but you will disappear in the darkness.
6. Absolutely HIGH-HEELS:
otherwise you will disappear in the crowd.
7. LONG dress is permitted
but you will clean all the dance floor.
8. From the waist up is very important:
get an extravagant, strong MAKE-UP,
get fresh and smelling HAIR.
9. Hands free, no clutch, no phones,
no cigarettes: HANDS UP!
10. After a FASHION-SHOWER wear
a short-dress and enjoy DANCE!
Anna